After failing to find a suitable deal for Mitch Keller at the trade deadline, all signs point to a trade this offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates' right-hander.
There are reasons to believe the Buccos won't be able to fully cash in on the soon-to-be 30-year-old with a backloaded contract (more than $55 million remaining over the next three years), but the truth remains that Keller is one of the most consistent starters in the league.
He's coming off a season in which he recorded a 4.19 ERA in 176 1/3 innings, which is a remarkable continuation of his recent performance.